THE observation by Bank of Zambia (BoZ) deputy Governor Bwalya Ng’andu that reducing unnecessary imports is the ultimate solution to arrest the free-falling Kwacha is timely.
Zambia has been dependent on importing essential commodities for a long time and the country should focus on strengthening exports.
Briefcase is of the view that value addition in sectors such as mining and agriculture should be enhanced for the country to export more finished products to, ultimately strengthen the Kwacha.
Collum re-opening
THE reopening of Collum Coal Mine in Sinazongwe has brought a lot of hope for Zambians in that more jobs have been created while supplementing the availability of coal on the local market.
But what is the status of other moribund mines such as Nkandabwe Coal mine or Munali nickel mine that the Government also planned to revive?
Briefcase wants to see these mines functional as soon as possible so that the country moves away from its dependence on copper mining.
